as in culmination
the act of finishing something
The family celebrated the completion of their youngest child's education.
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Recent Examples of completion
On the second play of the spring game Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium, quarterback Drake Lindsey uncorked a 74-yard completion to Cincinnati transfer receiver Noah Jennings to get to the 2-yard line.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Following the transaction's completion, Rimac Group will take full operational control of Bugatti Rimac and form a strategic partnership with BlueFive and HOF Capital to support the brand's growth.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
According to a report from Puck, Reilly, Hauser, Sheridan, and 101 Studios boss David Glasser were unsatisfied with Feehan’s handling of the production upon completion of the first season.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Users can also track their requests — from submission to completion — directly in the app.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Following the transaction's completion, Rimac Group will take full operational control of Bugatti Rimac and form a strategic partnership with BlueFive and HOF Capital to support the brand's growth.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
According to a report from Puck, Reilly, Hauser, Sheridan, and 101 Studios boss David Glasser were unsatisfied with Feehan’s handling of the production upon completion of the first season.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Users can also track their requests — from submission to completion — directly in the app.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
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The feat was the culmination of a shift—or, perhaps more aptly, a total disruption—in marathoning over the past few years, in which the eventual breaking of the mythical two-hour mark went from an impossibility to a guarantee.—
Alex Hutchinson,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, appears to mark the culmination of a chaotic appointment process for a vacancy on the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners, which controls Kansas City’s police department.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kerr’s success is as rare as his candor.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, his earlier achievements at Borussia Dortmund, as well as Liverpool, meant there was plenty of goodwill knocking around and no obvious appetite for change, even on the internet.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Appreciate moments of athletic achievement.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department announced a series of actions on Friday aimed at restoring and expanding the use of the federal death penalty, including new execution methods and efforts to speed up capital cases.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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The federal government has not previously included firing squad as a method of execution in its protocols, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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The legislation also includes the implementation of a public online database displaying information on DCF’s performance comparable to federal standards and additional mandatory training for DCF employees.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers passed a technical fix to the Maryland Second Look Act, resolving barriers that undermined the law’s implementation.—
Nicole D. Porter,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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But there also are other elements of the revision that play to the very essence of the Heat anti-tank approach, an approach in place since Riley’s 1995 arrival as franchise steward.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Imai’s longtime trainer, whose arrival in Houston was delayed by visa issues, has now joined his entourage, a move team officials hope will aid the transition.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ashton has also been recognized for several personal athletic accomplishments.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The accomplishment shocked military planners everywhere.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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That realization turned his life around.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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For more than two dozen players, Thursday night marks the realization of their lifelong NFL dreams.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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